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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.40, 13,989.98 and 3,482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.40, 13,989.98 and 3,482.44 is: 5,223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.40 : 13,989.98 = 3,482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.40/13,989.98 = 3,482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.40x = 13,989.98 × 3,482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.40x = 48,719,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,719,265.95/9,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.24

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